Please find below our press releases and media exposure from 2016. If you have any queries about sponsoring a checklist please contact Kate at Designsonproperty.co.uk or call 07585 897128.
Kate Faulkner, consumer property expert, author of Which? property books, Future Homes Commissioner and property media commentator (BBC, ITV, Radio 4, 5Live, Telegraph, Independent, Daily Mail) will always be available for commentary on residential property issues and is always happy to provide a checklist for any property project you are covering.
December 2016
Derby Telegraph - Article published in the Derby Telegraph on the buying and selling market for 2017.
BBC 5 Live - Kate Faulkner interviewed by Adrian Chiles for 5 Live regarding the latest Nationwide HPI to be published and discussed Kate's response to the figures.
Derby Telegraph - Article published in the Derby Telegraph on the different types and styles of property.
Derby Telegraph - Article featured in the Derby Telegraph on specialist advice with mortgage finance.
LBC Property Hour - LBC Property Hour podcast week 13.
November 2016
Derby Telegraph - Article featured in the Derby Telegraph on what to check when moving into a new build home.
Loantalk.co.uk - Kate Faulkner contributed to an article regarding landlords and tackling the tax changes.
Derby Telegraph - Kate Faulkner's article published in the Derby Telegraph on what to expect from a new property and how to deal with any issues.
Derby Telegraph - Article published in the Derby Telegraph on the correct procedure for evicting tenants.
Derby Telegraph - Kate Faulkner's article on the pros and cons of buying and living in a Victorian property.
LBC Property Hour - LBC Property Hour podcast week 12.
LBC Property Hour - LBC Property Hour podcast week 11.
LBC Property Hour - LBC Property Hour podcast week 10.
LBC Property Hour - LBC Property Hour podcast week 9.
October 2016
BBC Radio 4 - Kate Faulkner interviewed by Radio 4 You and Yours programme to discuss the Government's Help to Buy Scheme
LBC Property Hour - LBC Property Hour podcast week 8.
LBC Property Hour - LBC Property Hour podcast week 7.
LBC Property Hour - LBC Property Hour podcast week 6.
LBC Property Hour - LBC Property Hour podcast week 5.
LBC Property Hour - LBC Property Hour podcast week 4.
September 2016
LBC Property Hour - LBC Property Hour podcast week 3.
LBC Property Hour - LBC Property Hour podcast week 2.
LBC Property Hour - LBC Property Hour podcast week 1.
Derby Telegraph - Article published in the Derby Telegraph on the secrets your property may hold, such as radon, fracking, subsidence, flooding etc.
August 2016
BBC 5 Live - Kate Faulkner interviewed on BBC Radio 5Live about why prices are still rising when demand is falling.
BBC News - Interviewed on BBC Breakfast - to discuss the variation in house prices across the sector and how different factors influence their value.
BBC Radio Nottingham - Kate Faulkner's regular appearance on the Mark Dennison show, BBC Radio Nottingham, to talk about the latest property market news, covering house prices and rents.
BBC News - Kate Faulkner interviewed on BBC Breakfast talking about the fall in home ownership across the UK.
July 2016
BBC News - Kate Faulkner on BBC Breakfast talking about house prices a month on from Brexit.
BBC News - Appeared on BBC Breakfast to talk about the housing market, and the effect the Brexit decision could have.
ITV Tonight - Kate Faulkner took part in the ITV Tonight programme talking about Brexit - what does it mean for you?
BBC Radio Nottingham - Appeared on the Francis Finn show on BBC Radio Nottingham to go through the newspapers.
June 2016
The Spectator - Contributed to an article in The Spectator on how to avoid using dodgy estate agents.
BBC Radio Nottingham - Appeared on the Francis Finn show on BBC Radio Nottingham to talk about Brexit.
ITV London - Kate Faulkner interviewed by ITV London News talking about the effect Brexit could have on the property market.
Daily Mail - Kate Faulkner quoted in an article in the Daily Mail on flat sharing over 60s.
The Times - Quoted in The Times on the impact of Brexit on the property market.
BBC 5 Live - BBC Radio 5Live panel debate with Steve Nolan.
Derby Telegraph - Article published in the Derby Telegraph -
checks to make when buying a period property.
Derby Telegraph - Publication of an article in the Derby Telegraph - Is your garden under attack from Japanese Knotweed or Himalayan Balsam?
May 2016
Derby Telegraph - Publication of an article in the Derby Telegraph -
How should you spend money raised from downsizing?
BBC 5 Live - Appeared on the Phil Williams 5Live show to discuss the property market and participated in the property Q&A session.
LBC - Kate Faulkner commented for LBC Radio on the Bank of Mum and Dad.
BBC 5Live - Interviewed on 5Live regarding whether the property market is working for people - who benefits and who is struggling.
BBC Radio Nottingham - Quarterly BBC Radio Nottingham property market update on the Mark Dennison show.
Derby Telegraph - Article published in the Derby Telegraph - Leaving your home empty for 30 days or more? Check your insurance!
Property Drum - Publication of Kate Faulkner's monthly property price and market report in The Negotiator Magazine.
Period Ideas - Publication of Kate Faulkner's monthly column in Period Ideas Magazine - Country Kitchens.
April 2016
Derby Telegraph - Article published in the Derby Telegraph - Kate Faulkner's top tips for moving house.
Derby Telegraph - Kate Faulkner's article published in the Derby Telegraph - 'Choosing an estate agent'.
Agency Mentors - Announcement in Letting Agent Today confirming
Kate Faulkner has joined the Agency Mentors' training team.
LBC - Kate Faulkner on LBC Radio's phone-in 'Property Hour' with Paul Shamplina from Landlord Action.
Derby Telegraph - Article published in the Derby Telegraph - How to finance your property renovation.
Property Drum - Publication of Kate Faulkner's monthly property price and market report in The Negotiator Magazine.
Money Observer - Comments published in the Money Observer about the future of buy to let.
Period Ideas - Publication of Kate Faulkner's monthly column in Period Ideas Magazine - Pros and cons of living in a Listed building.
March 2016
BBC News - Appeared on BBC News to discusses the news that the Bank of England wants to make it harder to get mortgages for buy to let properties.
Share Radio - Kate Faulkner was interviewed on Share Radio regarding renovation projects.
ITV News - Kate Faulkner interviewed by ITV News regarding the London property market, house building in the capital and London mayor election housing policies.
LLAS - Presented at the London Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LLAS) awards ceremony in London.
WhatHouse? - Article by Kate Faulkner published by WhatHouse -
How do you maximise buy-to-let returns following the 3% stamp duty increase?
LBC - Kate Faulkner on LBC Radio's phone-in 'Property Hour' with Paul Shamplina from Landlord Action.
Derby Telegraph - Article published in the Derby Telegraph - Do you ever think about your health when house hunting?
Property Drum - Publication of Kate Faulkner's monthly property price and market report in The Negotiator Magazine.
Financial Times - Contributed to article in Financial Times on stamp duty and buy to let renovators.
Period Ideas - Publication of Kate Faulkner's monthly column in Period Ideas Magazine - Spring Cleaning.
BBC West Midlands Radio - Kate was interviewed by + to talk about 'Healthy New Towns'.
February 2016
BBC Radio 4 - Kate appeared on the BBC Radio 4 'You & Yours' programme discussing all the latest house price and rental data.
WhatHouse? - Article published by WhatHouse - Impact of an extra 3% stamp duty on holiday homes.
Derby Telegraph - Would the UK's property market be better off in orout of the European Union? - article published in the Derby Telegraph.
Property Drum - Publication of Kate Faulkner's regular property price and market report in The Negotiator Magazine.
Property Reporter - Kate's price report - Is this a good market for both buyers and sellers? Published in Propertyreporter.
WhatHouse? - Kate Faulkner quoted in article by WhatHouse - Thousands of new homes in Derby planned to meet demand from house hunters.
Derby Telegraph - The Derby Telegraph published Kate Faulkner's article -
'Forget national data - what's really going on in the Derby market?'
BBC Radio 5Live - Interviewed on BBC Radio 5Live, the Steve Nolan Show and discussed various property topics.
Period Ideas - Monthly column published in Period Ideas Magazine - Helping Loved Ones onto the Ladder.
LBC - Interviewed on LBC Radio regarding the Resolution Foundation research saying only 5% of first time buyers under 35 will be able to buy in 10 years time.
Derby Telegraph - Article published in the Derby Telegraph - Married? Partners? If you are buying a home how should you own it legally?
BBC Radio Nottingham - Regular BBC Radio Nottingham property market update on the Mark Dennison show.
BBC Radio 5Live - Appeared on the BBC Radio 5Live Phil Williams show discussing various housing topics.
Derby Telegraph - Yes you can buy a home in Derbyshire for just £40,000! - article published in the Derby Telegraph.
Mark Forrest Show (BBC) - Appeared on Mark Forrest Show on BBC Local Radio to chat about 'What's in a name when it comes to buying a house?'
January 2016
Property Drum - Publication of Kate Faulkner's latest property price and market report in The Negotiator Magazine.
Derby Telegraph - First-time buyers: help yourself to Government money - article published in the Derby Telegraph.
Period Ideas - Monthly column published in Period Ideas Magazine - Winter House Blues.
Daily Mail - Quoted in Daily Mail article on tenants being able to take action against their landlord.
WhatHouse? - Contributed to article published by WhatHouse - The housing market in 2016 Part 3 - industry experts share their predictions.
BBC Breakfast - Appeared on BBC Breakfast chatting about the latest research from Mortgage Advice Bureau's National Mortgage Index.
BBC Radio 4 - Appeared on BBC Radio 4 Money Box programme with Paul Lewis discussing 35 year mortgages.
Notts TV - Participated in the Channel 8 debate on Notts TV.
Introducer Today - Quoted on Introducer Today - the housing market in 2016.
Derby Telegraph - High hopes for Derby's property market in 2016 - article published in the Derby Telegraph.
